Hugh Hewitt has dangled another Vox Blogoli before us, and I couldn't resist the temptation for this one... "Does the Senate GOP Go McClellan or Go Grant if Harry Reid 'Goes Gingrich?'" According to the New York Times, Senate Minority Leader Reid has threatened to shut down the business of the Senate if Bill Frist and the Republicans remove the filibuster rule for judicial confirmations. While awake to the danger of carrying the US Civil War-era historical analogy too far, I decided to address Hugh's question creatively and analytically. I write as someone who grew up a Civil War buff - voraciously devouring all sorts of literature on the subject by the time I entered college - and later made the transformation to junior Civil War … [Read more...]
Quick Friday Jottings
The Democrat majority in the Colorado legislature revealed their close affinity to the abortion absolutist lobby Thursday. The six Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee killed a bill that would have held medical doctors liable for the abortions of viable human fetuses. It was a moderate measure designed to curb the uncommon but barbaric practice of killing an unborn child that could otherwise survive outside the mother's womb. But we know where the Democrat legislators stand on this issue, beholden as they are to a certain lobby. In less startling news, Ward Churchill is now under investigation for artistic copyright fraud. The habits developed in his professional life carry over into his money-making hobbies, as well. Should … [Read more...]
Tell it to the Judge
Less than 24 hours remain until the emergency stay expires and Terri Schiavo's feeding tube will be removed. If you're concerned about the woman in this case, perhaps you've already told your friends and family, your pastor/priest, Gov. Jeb Bush, some Florida legislators, or even all those who read your blog. But Terri's fate rests in the hands of Florida Circuit Court Judge George W. Greer. Maybe you're so upset you say: "Let me tell it to the world!" My response: "Just tell it to the judge!"* Thanks to the American Family Association, it's really easy for you to write Judge Greer and share your concerns. Isn't it enough that Terri has some limited ability to communicate with facial expressions? All we are asking is that … [Read more...]
Apologize First… and Move On
The verbal fracas that erupted on the floor of the Colorado House of Representatives a couple days ago has made the Drudge Report. The Rocky Mountain News speaks common sense when it calls on both Rep. Bill Cadman (R - Colorado Springs) and Rep. Val Vigil (D - Thornton) to apologize rather than waiting for the other to step forward. I don't know what Vigil said to provoke Cadman's response, but neither acted appropriately. And I hope Cadman has already or will soon take the high ground, showing the good grace to apologize first. There are plenty of important issues the Republicans need to stand up and fight for during this legislative session (have you looked at some of those awful bills?). Let's not allow the personal squabbles to … [Read more...]
Florida Representative: Strong Feelings on Schiavo Case
Last night I sent out e-mails to 20 or so different Florida state legislators, with an ardent appeal on behalf of Terri Schiavo. Today I know at least one member of the Florida House of Representatives shares public concern. When you send out e-mails to public officials in a different state, for whom you can't vote and have almost zero likelihood of contributing time or money to help in one of their campaigns, it tends to be surprising that one of them would actually write you back. Unless they believe the issue you're writing about is so very important. My message: I am not a Florida resident, but after reviewing the facts of the Terri Schiavo case would earnestly exhort you to do all in your power to intervene on her behalf. … [Read more...]
You Can Help Out a Golden Candidate
The excellent local blogger (and friend of the Rocky Mountain Alliance) Girl in Right is throwing her hat into the ring in a special election for the Golden City Council. But she needs some help! Do you live in Ward 2 of the City of Golden (Ward 2 is mainly the south side of US 6 west of US40/Colfax, but follow the link to the map to make sure), or do you know someone who does? Your signature on a petition will help ensure that Barbara (Girl in Right) makes it on the ballot. Go to the volunteer web page on her campaign website if you can help. We need more solid and successful citizens like her to run for local offices like City Council! Thanks to Clay for bringing this important matter to our attention. … [Read more...]
Trouble for the Teachers Union: The Surface Cracks
Thankfully, someone has decided to take the teachers' union to task. Two parents in the Poudre School District (Fort Collins) have filed a complaint with the Colorado Secretary of State's office against the Poudre Education Association (PEA) for violating the state's Constitution and Fair Campaign Practices Act. The specific charges include: 1. Failure to report coordination of electioneering activities with State Senate candidate Bob Bacon. (You may remember Bacon beat Republican Ft. Collins mayor Ray Martinez in one of 2004's heavily contended races.) 2. Failure to report expenditures compensating volunteers for their work on the Bacon campaign. 3. Using public school district facilities and resources for partisan political … [Read more...]
Intervening on Terri’s Behalf
This is the first time I've blogged on this particular case. But the exigency of the circumstances - they will begin starving Terri Schiavo tomorrow (!) - has broken my silence. Blogs for Terri has put together the most concerted effort on her behalf. It is updated very regularly to let you know what you can do. Jared has done excellent work - migraine and all - to spread the call for action, and has also made one of the more clear and cogent arguments for keeping in her feeding tube. Hugh is publicizing the issue on his show today. A lot of leading figures in Florida, including Governor Jeb Bush, are working to find any legal option they can to rescue Terri. Besides adding your voice to those speaking up for a defenseless woman, … [Read more...]
A Quarter Century Ago
Was it really 25 years ago today that a once ragtag band of amateur US hockey players coached by Herb Brooks turned the international sports world on its ear with an amazing 4-3 medal round victory over the invincible Soviet machine? You can almost hear the echo of Al Michael's voice: "Do you believe in miracles??? YES!" For a brief while in February 1980, the United States most certainly did believe in miracles. 25 years ago.... … [Read more...]
Forget Presidents Day
If any day in February is worthy of an official government holiday, we should be celebrating TODAY. Why? Because George Washington was born on this day 273 years ago: February 22, 1732. This blog post is neither the time nor the place to extend a full tribute to George Washington, our nation's first President. Yet "First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen," Washington is certainly worthy of the honor and commemoration. No figure in American history deserves more than Washington to have his birthday celebrated by Americans in our time. (And I say this as one of the biggest Lincoln aficionados you'll find.) … [Read more...]
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